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“I’m still floating on air, and I can’t thank you enough for your participation in our wedding. Your ‘words’ made everything feel just so right, so heartfelt, so candid and special-to everyone present. Like I told you at the start of that morning, you are a most beautiful soul and I feel absolutely privileged for having met you. I plan on staying in-touch, and I’d recommend you to any couple in a heartbeat.” Marianne, from Yonkers, NY

“…We have the ceremony, and we love it. The more elaborate questions and revised vows now include everything that we want to express on that day, and we couldn’t be happier with the wording. Thank you for taking the time to work through all of that with us. Your patience and support made that process possible.” Peggy and Neil, Brooklyn, NY

Our relationship with everyone and everything is a vital part of life. I believe relationship enhancement is work we are all meant to do – as individuals, and as couples. As you may have experienced, the most challenging are with those we love!. This is because “Love brings up anything unlike itself for the purpose of healing and release.”

Welcome to HeartAndSoul Matters “Celestial Room” by Lemyre You’re at the entrance, the threshold of your dream. Now is the time. You are ready. The door is open New life is inviting… _____________________________________ “Blessings on You as you take the next steps on your path. May Beauty and Strength walk with you. May the winds and the rains anoint you. May you experience all creation as friend – and may Gratitude be your constant companion in the dance of life.” (c) Pat Bergen, CSJ, Ministry of the Arts _____________________________________ Let’s take the next steps on your journey together… To make an appointment and discuss your Heart and Soul Matters Contact me now for your complimentary conversation. Janice@HeartAndSoulMatters.com 914-747-9188 HeartAndSoul Matters – Janice Arlene Rost Serving NY Metro, Westchester County and Surrounding NJ & CT since 1990 with… HEARTFELT COUNSEL AND CEREMONIAL SERVICES for life’s occasions, transitions, celebrations and challenges “When Heart and Soul matter, all things are possible.” Copyright (c) All Rights Reserved HeartAndSoul...

HEARTFELT COUNSEL and THERAPEUTIC SERVICES for Life’s Cycles, Transitions, and Challenges…“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.” Steve Jobs

Ceremonial Services for All Life’s Cycles, Occasions and Transitions… A ceremony or ritual marks an occasion as significant and grounds it so it becomes real and memorable. There are specific actions and objects, real and symbolic, which are meaningful towards intention of the ceremony. And, there’s that magical or spiritual component of a ceremony and the celebrant that instills within us acceptance of the change, the reality that we’ve taken a step across a threshold into a “new” you, in a new phase of life. Attention to details in setting, words, symbols, logistics, etc are important components of a well crafted ceremony/ritual. Its purpose is to achieve its intention, transporting you in mind and spirit, to your goal, your vision. Connection and felt emotions are signs of a good ceremony; it stimulates emotions appropriate to the service, from happy to sad, and also creates a stronger connection among the participants and witnesses. I feel blessed to be a ceremonial artist gifted with all the skills and experience needed to make ceremony and ritual a meaningful, memorable event for you and your guests. It’s my joy to create a simple or elaborate ceremony with and about You for your special day… A tasteful blend of your vision with the classic and the contemporary, Woven with spirit, Offered with love, Touching all Hearts… * Wedding, Commitment, Union, Vows Renewal: Spiritual, Faith, Civil… * Blessing: Adult, Child, House, Land, Animal, Boat, Bike, Auto, etc * Welcoming: Baptism, Christening, Naming, New Family Member * Achievement, Milestones: Graduation, Promotion, Career * Separation, Loss: Memorial, Divorce, * Cycles of Age: Birthday, Maturation, Life Style Change, Retirement… I believe there’s an abundance of blessings in our ordinary lives. And, that we are each able to give blessings in our expressions of good will and gratitude for who and what we do have. The Ceremonies I offer are carefully constructed and spiritually infused with intention for the highest good of the recipient – Baby, Child, Adult, Pet, House, etc. Customized ceremonies are co-created with the same personal process as weddings. Please read this information for an overview and/or contact me about any ceremony you’re considering; we can discuss the possibilities and you can hear a sampling of choices. ...

“…We have the ceremony, and we love it. The more elaborate questions and revised vows now include everything that we want to express on that day, and we couldn’t be happier with the wording. Thank you for taking the time to work through all of that with us. Your patience and support made that process possible.” Peggy and Neil, Brooklyn, NY